Author: James Wilson
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. A project can spend $500,000 on legal opinions, have a fully doxxed team, and pass every AML check in Singapore. It can still drain to zero in twelve seconds because of a math error in line 40 of its smart contract. This is the reality of modern crypto regulation and compliance. Summary Regulatory compliance keeps bad actors out but doesn’t guard against the real causes of loss in crypto — operational failures, supply-chain attacks, and technical incompetence…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Solana rebounds above $140, but investors eye utility-driven Remittix as a top contender for the next crypto adoption wave. Summary Solana rebounds above $140, but analysts say rising interest in utility projects like Remittix is the bigger trend. As traders debate SOL targets, Remittix gains momentum with $28.4m raised and major exchange listings ahead. Remittix surges in PayFi as its Apple-listed wallet launches, boosting its position in the $19t cross-border market. Solana is back in the news headlines after…
The MSTR stock price has stabilized over the past few days as Bitcoin has recovered from last week’s low of $83,000 to $93,000 today, boosting the value of Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings to over $60.45 billion. Summary The MSTR stock price has recovered a bit this week as Bitcoin rose to $93,000. Wall Street analysts believe that the stock could double in the next 12 months. Technical analysis points to a potential rebound if the stock moves above the key resistance level at $232. The stock also rebounded after management noted that it had sufficient cash reserves to cover its dividends…
1&1 deal to acquire Versatel for €1.3b consolidates German fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, tightening its grip on fiber backhaul and B2B connectivity. Summary Deal covers Versatel’s fiber, mobile backhaul, and B2B assets, plus a €950m loan that stays at Versatel but carries a 1&1 guarantee. Versatel’s fiber expanded from 37,000 km in 226 cities to 67,000 km in 350 cities, now connecting over 27,700 sites. The move supports 1&1’s strategy as Germany’s fourth facilities-based mobile provider after migrating 12m users to its Open RAN network. German telecommunications operator 1&1 has agreed to acquire Versatel for €1.3 billion, the company announced…
A senior Kremlin adviser wants Russia’s crypto mining classified as an export, arguing tens of thousands of Bitcoins and import payments must be reflected in trade data. Summary Kremlin aide Maxim Oreshkin says mined crypto effectively flows abroad and should be recorded as an export impacting Russia’s balance of payments and FX market. Industry leaders estimate Russian miners produced about 55,000 BTC in 2023 and roughly 35,000 BTC in 2024, with daily income near 1 billion rubles. Russia’s legal mining regime includes registration, tax rates up to 25% for firms, but widespread illegal operations and power theft are costing the…
Brian Armstrong and Larry Fink debate Bitcoin, tokenization, regulation and AI, sketching a crypto‑infused, tech‑driven future for global finance. Summary Fink recasts Bitcoin as “an asset of fear” and a long‑term hedge, while Armstrong dismisses the Buffett‑Munger “zero” thesis. Both see 2025 as a regulatory turning point, with U.S. law shifting crypto from gray zone to “well‑lit establishment” amid heavy industry lobbying. Tokenization and stablecoins, they argue, will strip out friction, reshape banks’ business models and determine whether the U.S. can keep pace with India and Brazil. Brian Armstrong and Larry Fink use the DealBook Summit stage to sketch a…
XRP price is edging towards a key support level as short positioning grows and on-chain activity rises. Summary XRP is under pressure amid negative funding rates and growing short interest. On-chain velocity reaches its highest level this year, indicating active token movement. Technical indicators show weak momentum with resistance near $2.25 to $2.35. XRP traded at $2.13 at press time after slipping 1.3% in the past day, extending a week of steady weakness that pushed it about 3.5% lower. The token is now about 40% below its July high of $3.65. Market activity appears to be cooling, with daily XRP (XRP)…
Binance is once again at the center of a legal dispute following a 2022 incident that led to the loss of significant user funds. Summary Florida’s appeal court has reinstated a lawsuit claiming Binance failed to freeze and recover roughly 1,000 BTC stolen in 2022. The ruling found Binance maintained sufficient U.S. and Florida contacts through affiliates and infrastructure, overturning a lower court’s dismissal. The case returns to trial court, adding pressure on offshore exchanges facing similar negligence and stolen-asset lawsuits. A Florida appeals court has reopened a long-running dispute involving Binance after finding the case deserves another look. According…
Connecticut has taken action against several major trading platforms after finding that their sports-related markets crossed a legal line. Summary Connecticut ordered Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com to stop offering unlicensed sports event contracts. Regulators say the platforms lack age checks, security standards, and consumer protections required in the state. Kalshi challenged the order in federal court, while Robinhood cited CFTC oversight and Crypto.com has yet to respond. Connecticut moved to block several fast-growing prediction market platforms from offering sports-related contracts in the state, setting up the latest clash over where trading ends and gambling begins. The action was announced on…
When Sony Bank tapped Bastion to become its sole stablecoin issuance provider, it marked one of the clearest signals yet that the world’s largest enterprises are preparing for a future built on digital dollars. For Nassim Eddequiouaq, CEO of Bastion, the partnership is more than a milestone — it’s validation of a vision he’s been driving toward for years: regulated, enterprise-grade stablecoin infrastructure that can operate at global scale. Summary Sony Bank has selected Bastion as its exclusive stablecoin issuance provider, signaling a major push by a global enterprise into regulated digital dollars. Bastion will manage issuance, reserves, compliance and…